Major employer in Yarmouth County to close its doors by mid-2020

HALIFAX -- Web.com announced Wednesday that it will be winding down operations in the New Year.

Almost 200 people from Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby counties work for the online marketing service provider.

In a press release, officials with the municipality say they're looking for a new tenant and employer to fill the large space at the Hebron Industrial Park. 

Web.com opened a Yarmouth location 18 years ago.